Best Online Human Services Programs in LaPorte, IN (2026)

LaPorte, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering human services programs, with tuition ranging from $31,200 to $41,838 per year for indexed programs. LaPorte has a population of about 21,732. In Indiana, the top-earning human services-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,940 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Human Services Schools to LaPorte

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer human services programs near LaPorte, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from LaPorte city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from LaPorte. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Bethel University

Mishawaka, IN 27.3 miles from LaPorte BOC Score 51.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,860
Avg net price $18,610/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Whiting, IN 40.5 miles from LaPorte BOC Score 33.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,945
Avg net price $22,451/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Winona Lake, IN 53.4 miles from LaPorte BOC Score 56.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,411
Avg net price $19,932/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,200
Out‑of‑state$31,200
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN 80.3 miles from LaPorte BOC Score 45.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,596
Avg net price $7,770/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN 89.4 miles from LaPorte BOC Score 40.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,872
Avg net price $13,171/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,532
Out‑of‑state$22,887
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies

Fort Wayne, IN 90.5 miles from LaPorte BOC Score 28.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,327
Avg net price $20,473/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,896
Out‑of‑state$9,896
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 48%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Marion, IN 92.8 miles from LaPorte BOC Score 57.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,986
Avg net price $16,898/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,208
Out‑of‑state$8,208
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 129.8 miles from LaPorte BOC Score 60.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,198
Avg net price $11,668/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,762
Out‑of‑state$34,891
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana human services page.


Human Services Wages Near LaPorte

LaPorte is part of the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area (BLS area code 33140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Social and Human Service Assistant$39,860Michigan City-La Porte, IN$43,468
Social and Community Service Manager$73,940IN statewide$80,632
Child, Family and School Social Worker$49,970Michigan City-La Porte, IN$54,493
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor$60,430Michigan City-La Porte, IN$65,900

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


LaPorte at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited human services schools are near LaPorte, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering human services programs near LaPorte. The closest is Bethel University in Mishawaka, IN (27.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concordia University-Chicago (60.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying human services roles near LaPorte?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying human services-related roles near LaPorte are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,940), Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor ($60,430), Child, Family and School Social Worker ($49,970). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in South Bend instead of LaPorte?

South Bend, IN is 23.5 miles from LaPorte and has its own set of local human services programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in LaPorte

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for LaPorte:

Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.